Tours - National Etruscan Museum of Villa Giulia

The National Etruscan Museum is a magnificent Renaissance palace built for Pope Julius III between 1550 and 1555. Surrounded by beautiful gardens, the museum collection is devoted to the Etruscan civilization. The terracotta funerary monuments and the sarcophagi from the 5th century BC are among the highlights of the collection. Located on the north side of the Villa Borghese, Villa Giulia is stunning inside and out.